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Predatory app downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play Store steals data, uses it for blackmail

Malwarebytes

A malicious app claiming to be a financial management tool has been downloaded 100,000 times from the Google Play Store. In this case, the loan app evaded detection on Google Play, by loading a WebView to redirect users to an external website from where they could download the app hosted on an Amazon EC2 server.

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Accurate and Reliable Threat Detection for your Security Program

Cisco Security

Accurate threat detection – reliability vs liability. Accurate threat detection is a difficult subject. Does the quantity of detections supersede the quality? More than one-third of the respondents were less likely to agree that their organization follows the practice of accurate threat detection.

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MUT-1244 Campaign Steals Hundreds of Thousands of WordPress Credentials and More

SecureWorld News

These trojanized repos looked legitimate, often appearing in trusted threat intelligence feeds. By downloading and running this code, victims essentially infected themselves." Trojanized GitHub repositories containing malicious code posed as legitimate proof-of-concept exploits, luring security professionals to download and run them.

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Python downloader highlights noise problem in open source threat detection

Security Boulevard

The package, with close to 300 registered downloads, contained separate malicious “wiper” components. Is it an open source supply chain threat? Further investigation by our team uncovered the fact that the downloader and wipers were created by a cybersecurity pro doing “red team” penetration testing of a client’s SOC.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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News alert: Link11’s research shows DDoS attacks are more targeted — and doubled — year-over-year

The Last Watchdog

Enterprises are increasingly turning to AI-powered systems for real-time threat detection and attack prevention. However, the shortened attack time does not mean that the threat is decreasing on the contrary: companies need to react faster and further optimize their defense mechanisms,” said Jens-Philipp Jung, CEO of Link11.

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From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Threats With Cisco XDR

Cisco Security

Cisco XDR transforms cybersecurity with enhanced threat detection and automated responses. Download the Solution Brief for detailed insights and use cases.